Texas manicure license exam psi study
test 2023 Update
White spots on the nails are known as - ANS-Leukonychia
Tuberculosis can be transmitted through
... [Show More] - ANS-Coughing
What is an efficacy claim? - ANS-A list of specific germs on a product label, which has
been proven to kill
Which of the following bacteria that grows in clusters like a bunch of grapes, cause
abscess, pustules, and boils? - ANS-Staphylococci/staphylococcus
Lifting, stretching, or squeezing movement - ANS-Petrissage
A light or deep stroking or gliding movement - ANS-Effleurage
When finishing a pedicure massage, one should - ANS-Light feather strokes
The correct way to file a nail is - ANS-Corner to center
What should you do after you shape the nail? - ANS-Soak nails
A blister containing water fluid is called - ANS-Bulla
Swollen, itchy bumps on the skin that last for several hours are: - ANS-Wheals
When applying an artificial tip to the nail plate, the point of contact is called the: - ANSWell
What is the technical term for any nail disease? - ANS-Onychosis
Sanintizer used on the skin is called - ANS-Antiseptic
The outermost layer of skin that forms a protective covering for the body is called -
ANS-Epidermis
All cosmetology, barber, and specialty establishments are inspected at least once every
- ANS-24 months/2 years
Which system of the human body is responsible for the blood providing nutrients to the
rest of the body? - ANS-Circulatory
Which of the following steps would come earliest in the procedure when performing a
plain manicure? - ANS-Softening the cuticles
All of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry except - ANS-Talking to
clients about services needed
The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained entrance and to resist
infection in general is referred to as: - ANS-Immunity
Some light-cure gels will harden when the are exposed to: - ANS-Ultraviolet light
An implement that should be held in the same manner as a pencil is - ANS-An orange
wood stick
Which of the following statements is true about disinfection? - ANS-Disinfection may not
kill bacterial spores
A corrective treatment that forms a protective coating for a damaged nail is called: -
ANS-A nail wrap
Which of the following illness is caused by a virus? - ANS-Common cold
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will - ANS-Dissolve the tips
The proper way to shape a nail is to file: - ANS-From each corner of the nail to the
center
To complete a foot massage, one should use: - ANS-Percussion movement
In manicuring, styptic powder is used to - ANS-Stop bleeding
A client with UV gel nails wants to have them removed. What should be done? - ANSUse buffer to remove the gel down to the nail plate
The nail brush should be used in conjunction with: - ANS-Soap and warm water
At its MOST advanced stages, a bacterial infection in the nail plate will look - ANS-Black
Skin that has an over abundance of sebum is classified as: - ANS-Oily
Massaging in the wrong direction can result in: - ANS-Sagging of the skin
When applying tips which material is used for added strength? - ANS-Acrylic
Plant-like parasites, which can be spread from one person to another, are called: - ANSFungi
Regular maintenance helps prevent acrylic nails from: - ANS-Lifting
Primer allows a nail surface to bond with: - ANS-Acrylic material
A paper wrap can be used to - ANS-Mend small tears in nail
Accidentally applying adhesive to the cuticle could cause the: - ANS-Wrap to separate
from the nail plate
A client comes in with badly bitten nails. What should you recommend? - ANS-Add
artificial tips
To repair a cracked nail with a fabric wrap, one should cut a repair patch that covers: -
ANS-The entire crack in the nail
Prior to performing client services, workstations MUST be cleaned with: - ANS-An EPA
registered disinfectant
The Material Safety Data Sheet includes information about products, such as the: -
ANS-Product ingredients and possible hazards
Which implement is used to add shine to the nail: - ANS-Chamois Buffer
What is the correct order of the first four steps of the pre-services sanitation procedure
for a manicure? - ANS-1) Wash implements
2) Rinse and dry implements
3) immerse implements in disinfection
4) wash hands
Disinfectants that are able to kill hepatitis viruses and tuberculosis bacteria are called: -
ANS-Hospital grade
Cosmetology services include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS-Wart removal
In performing light-cured gel application, which of the following steps should be
performed first? - ANS-Clean nails
A problem associated with using wraps is that: - ANS-They are opaque
Bacteria reproduce by dividing into how many new cells? - ANS-Two
The procedure that includes re-positioning the white free edge of a nail is called - ANSBack fill
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will
MOST likely happen? - ANS-Liquid in the sanintizer will rapidly become cloudy
What is a squoval finger nail? - ANS-Square nail with the ends rounded
What should be used in the finger bowl to help eliminate germs on a client's fingers? -
ANS-Antibacterial soap
In order to obtain a manicurist license, one MUST: - ANS-Complete the 600 hours of
training at a licensed school and pass the exam
Friction massage produces: - ANS-Increased circulation
How often do implements need to be disinfected? - ANS-Between each client
A signed document stating that a client agrees to a specific treatment and accepts all
possible risks involved is - ANS-An informed consent or release form
A nail is composed PRIMARILY of: - ANS-Keratin
Prior to applying nail tips, a manicurist should FIRST: - ANS-Buff the nail tip
The function of the foot file is to: - ANS-Smooth calluses
To remove acrylic nails one should soak them in: - ANS-Acetone
Which of the following is the BEST way to limit inhalation of chemicals? - ANS-Tightly
seal all products after use
Prior to servicing a client, one should was one's own hands with - ANS-A liquid soap
Which of the following describes the type and order of the coats that should be applied
to a client's nail during a manicure? - ANS-Base coat, color, color, top coat
Which of the following describes the PROPER steps for applying a fabric wrap? - ANS1) apply adhesive
2) apply fabric
3) apply fabric adhesive
4) apply adhesive dryer
5) trim fabric
The most effective brush for use with acrylics is make of: - ANS-Sable hair
Because of the potential for bleeding, one should ALWAYS have: - ANS-Rubber gloves
Nail hardener is applied: - ANS-Before the base coat
After use, a cardboard emery should be: - ANS-Broken in half and discarded
Compared to hand lotion, hand cream is: - ANS-thicker
During the course of a typical acrylic nail application on natural nails, how many balls of
acrylic should be applied? - ANS-Three
All of the following supplies are commonly used in applying nail wraps EXCEPT: - ANSHand lotion
Prior to performing a pedicure, a client's feet should first be: - ANS-Sanitized with an
antiseptic
As a natural nail grows the attached acrylic nail is pushed further up the nail plate. The
application of acrylic product to the new nail growth is known as: - ANS-A fill
A stress strip is used to: - ANS-Strengthen a weak point in the nail
A cosmetology license is NOT required for individuals performing services for clients
who: - ANS-Prefer an unlicensed stylist
The purpose of a position stop is to: -
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